Neuroendocrine neoplasms
Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) consensus guidelines
Introduction
COSA has developed consensus guidelines for the management of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). These guidelines aim to raise awareness of the increasing multidisciplinary management options, including supportive care, which may be appropriate for patients with this uncommon group of diseases.
NOTE: In the most recent nomenclature, neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN) is the umbrella term. A well differentiated NEN is called a neuroendocrine tumour (NET), and a poorly differentiated NEN a neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). In these guidelines, NET may still be used as the overarching term when reporting the results of trials.